For a sector built around speed, convenience and instant access to money, a system outage can become a test of trust. In Nigeria, that test became visible this month when heavy demand for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery initial public offering…
Nigeria’s technology story has long been associated with fintech, digital payments, e-commerce and consumer apps. But another opportunity is taking shape behind the scenes: protecting the digital systems that keep essential services running. That possibility became more visible in September…
Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has opened a fresh registration window for HND graduates who have been unable to join the National Youth Service Corps because their earlier National Diploma was obtained through the Part-Time programme. The development could provide a…
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has opened its 2026 Continental Call for African AI Innovations, inviting innovators across the continent to present practical artificial intelligence solutions built around real development needs. The opportunity is being delivered through…
Small and medium-sized enterprises across Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa are changing how they approach growth, with technology increasingly becoming part of everyday business strategy. A new Mastercard Dreamonomics report shows that EEMEA SMEs are placing greater attention…
Nigeria’s growing interest in artificial intelligence is entering an important phase: the conversation is moving from what AI can do to how safely and responsibly it should be used in healthcare. At a recent pre-summit webinar ahead of the Artificial…
The Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation has commissioned new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology Centres at Gbagada Senior Grammar School and Lanre Awolokun High School in Gbagada, Lagos, opening a fresh digital learning opportunity for students in the two secondary schools. The…
Nigeria has opened applications for the 2026 National AI Innovation Challenge, a programme focused on moving the country’s artificial intelligence capabilities from a promising model into practical tools and services. The challenge places N-ATLAS, the Nigerian Atlas for Languages and…
President Bola Tinubu has called for a responsible approach to artificial intelligence, arguing that Nigeria and other African countries should focus on how the technology can improve lives and support development. The message was delivered on Thursday in New York…
The wait is over for thousands of Nigerian students who sat for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination conducted by the National Examinations Council, as NECO has released the results of the SSCE Internal examination. NECO Registrar and Chief Executive,…
Nigeria’s financial services industry is entering a phase where the value of technology will be judged not only by how quickly it delivers transactions, but also by how safely, transparently and responsibly it works. Dr Chizor Malize, Managing Director and…
Airtel Nigeria has begun another round of airtime compensation for subscribers who experienced qualifying network failures between February and April 2026, giving some customers credits ranging from less than ₦50 to about ₦1,500. The latest payout is part of the…
For many Nigerian traders, a busy shop, steady customers and regular stock purchases show that a business is working. Yet such activity may not appear in the records lenders traditionally use to assess loan applications. That gap is at the…
Nigerian fintech company Yellow Card has expanded its operations into Canada, marking another major step in its transition from an Africa-focused digital asset business into a global financial infrastructure provider. The expansion is being driven through Alkepay Inc., a wholly…
Twenty-four young technology innovators from six African countries are being positioned to develop businesses and digital solutions capable of addressing some of the continent’s most pressing problems. The innovators were selected for the 2026 Yango Fellowship after more than 600…